ROYAL CARIBBEAN OPENS NEW CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES FOR 2027-28

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Royal Caribbean (RCL) unveiled its 2027–28 Caribbean lineup, offering year‑round 2‑ to 8‑night sailings from three Florida homeports.

Key details: bookings open to Crown & Anchor members ahead of the public on Nov. 5, 2025; new itineraries begin April 2027; Star of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas will operate year‑round 7‑night routes from Port Canaveral; Utopia and Wonder offer 3–4 night Oasis Class short getaways; Radiance will sail 4–8 night Western Caribbean itineraries from Tampa; Royal Beach Club openings include Paradise Island (Dec 2025 day passes) and Perfect Day Mexico slated for late 2027.

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• Year‑round Caribbean sailings starting April 2027
• 7‑night Star and Harmony departures from Port Canaveral
• 3–4 night Oasis Class short getaways on Utopia and Wonder
• Royal Beach Club Paradise Island day passes available Dec 2025
• Perfect Day Mexico debut scheduled for late 2027

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The year-round lineup from Florida includes visits to top-rated destinations on Star and Harmony of the Seas, plus Oasis Class game-changing ships sailing short getaways

MIAMI, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun-seekers have new ways to visit the Caribbean all year long with Royal Caribbean's next-level lineup of 2027-28 vacations to tropical destinations. Starting April 2027, vacationers can choose from a lineup of 2- to 8-night Caribbean getaways, including 7-night adventures on the show-stopping Star of the Seas and amplified Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and Oasis Class short getaways on Utopia from Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Wonder of the Seas from Miami. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book the highly anticipated vacations now on Royal Caribbean's website ahead of the official opening on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Travelers are in for year-round island hopping throughout the Caribbean and The Bahamas from three Florida homeports in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami and Tampa. The lineup is bolder than ever with Royal Caribbean's grand return to the stunning Samaná, Dominican Republic, where show-stopping ships will take travelers on adventures like taking in breathtaking views, lounging on white sands or exploring lush jungles. Plus, vacationers can create their ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico, along with Royal Caribbean's top-rated destination at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. The adventures are all part of Royal Caribbean's expanding collection of ultimate destinations featuring the highly anticipated Perfect Day Mexico – set to debut in late 2027, with an exact opening date to be revealed in 2026.

Year-Round Adventures

From Port Canaveral (Orlando)

• Star of the Seas – The world's best family vacation returns to the Eastern and Western Caribbean with year-round 7-night getaways from Port Canaveral (Orlando). Star will bring travelers to a variety of hotspots, including bold new adventures to Samaná to enjoy hiking through waterfalls, whale watching and more. Plus, vacationers sailing to Mexico can experience their ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Cozumel, debuting in 2026. The Icon Class ship combines the best of every vacation with more than 40 ways to dine and drink, entertainment like "Back to the Future: The Musical," the largest waterpark at sea and more.
   
• Utopia of the Seas – Delivering weekend energy all year long, the ultimate short getaway is back with 3- and 4-night vacations, visiting the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay and the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, available with a day pass. On Utopia, there are more than 40 ways to dine, drink and party, more pools than days to count, and thrills like the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide.
   
• Harmony of the Seas – Following its 2026 amplification, the reimagined Harmony will call Port Canaveral (Orlando) home with 7-night adventures to destinations like Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Adventurers can also visit the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay or have their best beach day yet at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island or Cozumel. On deck, vacationers can relax at the new Caribbean-inspired pool deck, sip on tropical drinks at the new The Lime & Coconut, and dive into bold bites at more than 20 spots.

From Miami, Florida

• Wonder of the Seas – From Miami, vacationers can choose between 3- and 4-night getaways on Wonder to The Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. In Nassau, vacationers can purchase day passes to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening December 2025. In between it all, Wonder delivers epic thrills like the Ultimate Abyss, bold bites at favorites like The Mason Jar, next-level play for all ages and more.

From Tampa, Florida

• Radiance of the Seas – Radiance makes its way to Tampa for a combination of 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-night Western Caribbean vacations and take adventures to Mexico to the next level with visits to Royal Beach Club Cozumel. The memory-making continues on board with a rock-climbing wall, poolside movie nights under the stars and a variety of dining spots.

More information on the new and upcoming adventures can be found on Royal Caribbean's website.

About Royal Caribbean 
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line's game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted "Best Cruise Line Overall" for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line's top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. 

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor. 

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SOURCE Royal Caribbean International

FAQ

When can Crown & Anchor members book Royal Caribbean 2027–28 Caribbean sailings (RCL)?

Crown & Anchor members can book ahead of the public, with the official public opening on Nov. 5, 2025.

What ships will offer year‑round 7‑night Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral in 2027 (RCL)?

Star of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas will operate year‑round 7‑night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral.

Which Royal Caribbean ships will run short 3–4 night Bahamas getaways from Florida in 2027 (RCL)?

Oasis Class short getaways will run on Utopia of the Seas (Port Canaveral) and Wonder of the Seas (Miami) with 3–4 night options.

When is Perfect Day Mexico and Royal Beach Club Cozumel opening according to Royal Caribbean (RCL)?

Perfect Day Mexico is slated for late 2027 with an exact date to be revealed in 2026; Royal Beach Club Cozumel debuts in 2026.

What itineraries will Radiance of the Seas operate from Tampa in 2027 (RCL)?

Radiance will offer 4, 5, 6 and 8‑night Western Caribbean sailings from Tampa, including visits to Cozumel.